4 bed semi-detached house for sale

Waterloo Avenue, Leiston, Suffolk IP16

** Rarely available **

Palmer & Partners are delighted to present to the market this handsome four double bedroom Edwardian semi-detached house built by Reades of Aldeburgh and situated in the very popular town of Leiston. This exquisite family home has been extended and updated by the current owners creating ample and flexible living accommodation and is beautifully presented throughout with a contemporary feel whilst retaining many period features including box bay windows, picture rails, original parquet flooring in the hallway, open fireplaces, and high ceilings. Externally there is a substantial driveway to the front providing off-road parking for numerous vehicles and to the rear is a cleverly landscaped garden, which is a particular selling feature, with an extensive terrace and detached bespoke handmade garden office / studio. As family homes of this size and quality are rarely available, early viewing is advised to avoid disappointment. There are two independent accesses into the property, the main front door which opens into the entrance hall and a further door which takes you straight into the utility room; the property is double glazed throughout and has gas central heating, and has been fully re-wired and re-plumbed.

A summary of the accommodation is as follows: Grand entrance hall with open fire; impressive sitting room with wood burning stove; generous second reception room; study / office with built-in office furniture; breakfast room; stunning 21ft refitted and extended kitchen / dining / family room with high-end integrated appliances, feature centre island and bi-fold doors; separate utility room; and a refitted shower room completes the ground floor. The first floor has a spacious landing; luxurious refitted family bathroom with freestanding bath; and four double bedrooms, three of which are quite generous, the master having a walk-in wardrobe, and the third bedroom making a great guest suite as it has an en-suite shower room.

Leiston is found a short drive inland from Suffolk’s Heritage Coast between Thorpeness and Aldeburgh, approximately 6 miles from Snape Maltings and approximately 5 miles from rspb Minsmere. Home to the Long Shop Museum, Leiston has a good range of shops and amenities for all ages including a Co-op supermarket, chemists, hardware stores, a post office, doctors and dentist surgeries, a primary and secondary school, vets, library, sports centre, cinema and recreational parks as well as a good selection of pubs and fast-food takeaways. The town is served by a regular bus service to outlying villages and beyond and with Saxmundham’s railway station only four miles away, Ipswich and London are easily accessible. You can also explore the 14th century Leiston Abbey ruins.

EPC Rating: D

Outside – Front

The property is set back from the road with a generous frontage and is accessed via a sloping drive which opens onto a substantial shingle parking area providing off-road parking for numerous vehicles. There are flowers and shrubs, a slate area with feature olive tree, and a quarry tiled open porch with impressive front door.

Entrance Hall (3.94m x 3.6m)

The grand hallway boasts a feature working open fireplace, original oak parquet flooring, sweeping staircase rising to the first floor with understairs cupboard, and doors leading to:

Sitting Room (5.4m x 3.66m)

An impressive reception room with double-glazed box bay window to the front aspect with bespoke wooden shutters, feature wood burning stove set within a brick fireplace with surround, radiator, oak flooring, TV point, and panelling to the walls with picture rail.

Second Reception (4.57m x 3.66m)

This reception room is a great place to sit and look out over the beautiful rear garden with double-glazed French doors opening onto the extensive terrace and double-glazed window overlooking the garden. There is a feature brick fireplace, oak flooring, radiator, recess with built-in shelving, feature wallpaper on one wall, double wall lights, and picture rail.

Study / Office (2.13m x 1.55m)

Double-glazed window to the front aspect with bespoke wooden shutters, built-in desk with shelving above, and quarry tiled flooring.

Breakfast Room (3.2m x 3.12m)

An informal dining area which has a double-glazed window to the side aspect with bespoke wooden shutters, open fireplace with bespoke storage to either side, radiator, oak flooring, picture rail, and double doors opening through to:

Kitchen / Dining / Family Room (6.27m x 6.22m)

The hub of this exceptional family home is the truly stunning open plan kitchen / dining / family room which has been extended and refitted by the current owners making it an excellent space for entertaining. The kitchen is kitted out with an extensive range of contemporary eye and base units and drawers with under counter lighting, stone work surfaces, and a sink and drainer with waste disposal unit; integrated appliances include a Neff fridge and freezer, AEG dishwasher, AEG microwave, Neff double oven, and electric hob with Smeg extractor fan over. The focal point in the kitchen is the large centre island with stone work surface incorporating a breakfast bar; there is an integrated Neff Teppanyaki hob with feature remote controlled light and dual-purpose extractor hood over, integrated Capel wine fridge, and storage beneath. Being dual aspect with double-glazed windows to the side and rear and bi-fold doors opening onto the rear terrace together with the two large (truncated)

Utility Room (2.44m x 1.96m)

The utility room is a useful addition and has high gloss base units with cupboards above, stone work surface incorporating a sink with water softener below, space and plumbing for a washing machine with additional appliance space, lvt flooring with underfloor heating, ceiling inset spotlights, UPVC double-glazed door opening out to the front, double-glazed window to the front aspect, and oak door through to:

Shower Room

The shower room has been refitted with a stylish three-piece suite comprising shower enclosure, low-level WC and slimline vanity unit with cupboard beneath; half-height tiled walls; and an extractor fan.

First Floor Landing

The spacious landing has a beautiful stained-glass window on the staircase, feature wallpaper, picture rail, and doors to the bedrooms and bathroom.

Master Bedroom (4.57m x 3.66m)

The impressive master bedroom has a double-glazed window overlooking the rear garden, feature brick fireplace with mantlepiece, radiator, picture rail, and a large walk-in wardrobe with multiple hanging rails and built-in shelving.

Bedroom Two (5.4m x 3.66m)

A substantial double bedroom with double-glazed box bay window to the front aspect, radiator, and brick fireplace with mantlepiece.

Bedroom Three (3.66m x 2.72m)

This makes a good guest suite with double bedroom and en-suite; there is a double-glazed window to the front aspect, feature brick fireplace with mantlepiece, and door through to:

En-Suite Shower Room

The shower room has been refitted with a stylish three-piece suite comprising shower enclosure with rainfall showerhead, low-level WC and black slimline vanity hand wash basin with drawers beneath; half-height tiled walls; ceiling inset spotlights; and double-glazed window to the side aspect.

Bedroom Four (3.05m x 2.44m)

The smallest of the double bedrooms, it has a double-glazed window to the side aspect, built-in double wardrobe with shelving, secret access into the eave’s storage, picture rail, and double wall lights.

Family Bathroom

A luxurious bathroom which has been refitted and comprises freestanding rolltop bath with shower attachment, low-level WC, and vanity hand wash basin with drawers beneath and tiled splashback; heated towel rail; feature wall lights; and double-glazed opaque window to the rear aspect.

Outside – Rear

The stunning garden has been cleverly landscaped by the current owners and commences with an extensive terrace with pergola and an area for a barbecue, providing a great space for alfresco dining. The remainder of the substantial garden is laid to lawn and has an outside power socket, lighting and tap; a detached bespoke handmade garden office / studio towards the rear of the garden; and replacement panel fencing to the left-hand boundary with mature hedging enclosing the remainder of the garden.

Detached Garden Office / Studio

This garden studio, which was installed by the current owners, is currently being used as a studio but also makes a great work-from-home office or gym. There are windows to two aspects, two sets of French doors, power and light connected, is fully insulated, and has a clever roof lantern providing extra lighting. There is decking in front of the studio / office, which is ideal when taking a break and offers great views back down the garden and has lighting set within the overhang.